We are extremely proud of all the students who competed during Round 1 of the Catholic Schools’ Debating Association (CSDA) Public Speaking competition, which was held on Friday 6 March at Good Samaritan Catholic College.  16 schools were in attendance.

Students were asked to write and present a speech on one of the following topics:  

• Things fall apart
• Life is a cabaret
• My country
• The grass is greener on my side
• Great expectations
• Tick tock

The following students proudly represented St Francis Catholic College:

Year 10 - Courtney J, Oscar L
Year 9 - Elliana V, James K
Year 8 - Honey P, Cheryl S 
Year 7 - Irene D, Thalia S

It was a tough competition as there were at least 10-12 students competing in each room (with 2 rooms per year group).

Only 6 students were chosen from each year group in years 8-10 and 8 students in total for year 7. 

We are excited to announce that the following students were successful and have progressed to the Zone final! 

Year 10 - Courtney J
Year 8 - Honey P, Cheryl S
Year 7 - Thalia S, Irene D

The Zone final will be on Friday 13th March at Aquinas Catholic College, Menai. 

We wish the best of luck to our Public Speakers!

Ms Ramos & Mrs Kelleher